STOPPING MAINTENANCE ( Continued ) ï¿½ BEFORE STOPPING : ELECTRODES A . Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine . B . To help avoid possible freeze - up of starter , proceed as follows : RECOIL STARTER : With engine running , pull starter rope with a rapid continuous PORCELAIN full arm stroke three or four times . . 030 GAP NOTE : The unusual sound made by pulling starter rope will not harm engine or starter . Figure 5 ELECTRIC STARTER : ` MUFFLER AND CYLINDER EXHAUST PORTS : 1 . Connect power cord to switchbox , then to wall outlet . 2 . With engine running , push starter button and spin starter The muffler , cylinder exhaust and compression release ports for several seconds . re quire cleaning after 75 to 100 hours of operation . For this maintenance procedure we recommend that you take your NOTE : The unusual sound made by spinning starter will engine to your Authorized Tecumseh Service Dealer . not harm engine or starter . 3 . Disconnect power cord from receptacle first , and then from switchbox . Â´ CHECK ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS , BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS AND KEEP THESE ` Move remote control on equipment or any ignition stop switch ITEMS TIGHTENED . on engine to â STOP â or â OFF â position ( see equipment manufacturerâs instructions ) . ADJUSTMENTS Â´ AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED : A . DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS . FACTORY PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG . SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST CONDITIONS . B . TURN IGNITION SWITCH KEY ( IF SO EQUIPPED ) TO â OFF â POSITION AND REMOVE KEY FROM SWITCH . ï¿½ CARBURETOR : THIS WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF UNAUTHO - RIZED STARTING OF ENGINE WHILE EQUIPMENT IS If you think your carburetor needs adjusting , see your nearest NOT IN USE . AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET . Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK IN - feet . For operation at higher elevations , contact your AUTHO - DOORS OR IN ENCLOSED , POORLY VENTILATED RIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET . AREAS , WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME , SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE , WATER HEATER , CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS ` ENGINE SPEED : APPLIANCE . NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED . MAINTENANCE OVERSPEEDING ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS . CHANGING OF ENGINE WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY 0 0 GOVERNED SPEED WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY . AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 F ( 65 C ) . AVOID THESE AREAS . For engine adjustments and / or repairs not covered in this â OPERA - TORâS MANUAL â see â WARRANTY & REPAIR â on Page 6 . ï¿½ SPARK PLUG ( see Figure 5 ) : This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations . This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations regarding electromagnetic interference . Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours . A . Clean area around spark plug . B . Remove and inspect spark plug . C . Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted , burned or porcelain is cracked . For replacement use Champion RCJ8Y or equivalent . NOTE : A resistor spark plug must be used for replace - ment . D . Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at . 030 if necessary . E . Install spark plug , tighten securely . Page 4 181 - 807 - 14 Page: 5

STORAGE STORAGE ( Continued ) NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED , POORLY VENTILATED AREAS , WHERE ` DRAIN CARBURETOR ( if so equipped ) : FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME , SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE , WATER HEATER , Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain ( see CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE . Figure 6 ) , which is located below carburetor ( see Figure 1 ) . IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE , PRE - DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS , PARE AS FOLLOWS : AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME . BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL . DO NOT SMOKE . NOTE : Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer . ï¿½ DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM : A . Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine . CARBURETOR DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUT - DOORS , AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME . BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL . DO NOT SMOKE . B . Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel . NOTE : If â Gasohol â has been used , complete above instructions and then put 1 / 2 pint of gasoline properly mixed with oil per FUEL MIX CHART on Page 2 into fuel tank and repeat above instructions . TM NOTE : Tecumseh " SMART START " gasoline preser - BOWL DRAIN vative and stabilizer is an acceptable alternative ( optional ) in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage . Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container . Always follow mix Figure 6 ratio found on stabilizer container . Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to Â´ CYLINDER BORE : allow it to reach carburetor . A . Pull starter handle slowly until resistance is felt due to compression pressure , then stop . B . Release starter tension slowly to prevent engine from reversing due to compression pressure . The position will close both the intake and exhaust ports to prevent corrosion of the piston and cylinder bore . Page 5 181 - 807 - 14 Page: 6

WARRANTY AND REPAIR For engine adjustment , repairs , or warranty service not covered in this manual , contact you nearest AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET . It is listed in your telephone book yellow pages under " Engines , Gasoline . " If you have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine yourself , a " MECHANICS HANDBOOK " which covers repairs and adjustments not covered in this OPERATOR'S MANUAL is available from your AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET . Order as Part No . 692508 ( HSK600 ) or 694988 ( HSK840 ) . Tecumseh manufactures and is responsible only for the engine used on this power equipment . If repair or service is needed for unit , other than engine , contact service source as recommended by equipment manufacturer . Warranty requirements for engines sold outside of the USA may vary from country to country . For warranty details for your specific country , contact your national Tecumseh Service Distributor . If help is needed in locating your national service distributor , you may contact Tecumseh c / o International Service Coordinator , Engine & Transmis - sion Group Service Division , 900 North Street , Grafton , Wisconsin USA 53024 - 1499 . Telephone in USA is 414 - 377 - 2700 . LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown below from the date of purchase , Tecumseh Products Company will , at its option as the exclusive remedy , either repair or replace for the original purchaser , free of charge , any part of any new Tecumseh engine which is found , upon examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumsehâs factory in Grafton , Wisconsin , to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND / OR WORKMANSHIP , except as provided below . This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER ( i ) any Tecumseh engine or part ( s ) thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and / or used on any commercial or rental track , or ( ii ) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new Tecumseh engines or parts or by normal wear , accidents , improper maintenance , improper use or abuse of the product , or failure to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new Tecumseh engine or part . The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser . At the time warranty service is requested , evidence must be presented of the date of purchase by the original purchaser . Any charge for making service calls and / or for transporting any engine or part ( s ) thereof to and from the place where the inspection and / or warranty work is performed is payable solely by the purchaser . The purchaser is responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine or part ( s ) thereof submitted for inspection and / or warranty work . WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEH AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET OR BY TECUMSEH AT ITS FACTORY IN GRAFTON , WISCONSIN . Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet ( any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer , Tecumseh Master Service Dealer , Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor , or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor ) or by contacting Tecumseh c / o Service Manager , Engine and Transmission Group Service Division , 900 North Street , Grafton , Wisconsin 53024 - 1499 . ENGINE WARRANTY PERIOD " CONSUMER USE " + " COMMERCIAL USE " + + Warranty Within U.S.A . Outside U.S.A . Within Outside Category â and Canada and Canada USA and Canada USA and Canada ( A ) 90 day 90 day No Warranty No Warranty ( B ) 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year ( C ) 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year ( D ) 2 Years 2 Years * * 1 Year 1 Year ( E ) 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year ( H ) 2 ' n 10 * 2 ' n 10 * 1 Year 1 Year ( K ) 2 ' n 10 * 2 ' n 10 * 2 ' n 10 * 1 Year * 2 years on engine , 10 years on electronic ignition . * * 1 year for Australia / New Zealand for rotary mower engines . + For purposes of this warranty policy , " consumer use " shall mean consumer's personal , residential , household use by the original retail purchaser . + + For purposes of this warranty policy , " commercial use " shall mean all other uses , including use for commercial , income producing , or rental purposes . â The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the engine model number on the " Important Engine Information " decal . One letter in the engine model number will be surrounded by parens ( A ) , ( B ) , ( C ) , ( D ) , ( E ) , ( H ) or ( K ) and that letter is your engine warranty category designation . IN CALIFORNIA ONLY , THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT . THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES . Neither Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties , representations , or promises , written or oral , as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts , other than as set forth herein . ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE , TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEH ENGINE OR PART ( S ) THEREOF , SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD CHART ABOVE AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED . IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL , CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND / OR EXPENSES . Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or theexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages , sotheabovelimitation ( s ) orexclusion ( s ) maynotapplytoyou.ThisLimitedWarrantygivesyouspecific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state - to - state . 6 - 1 - 95 EXAMPLE : HSK600 1620S ( D ) 5213G FILL IN : ENGINE SPEC . WARRANTY SERIAL ENGINE SPEC . WARRANTY SERIAL MODEL NUMBER PERIOD NUMBER MODEL NUMBER PERIOD NUMBER TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY Engine & Transmission Service Group Service Division â¢ 900 North Street â¢ Grafton , WI , USA â¢ 53024 - 1499 Page 6 181 - 807 - 14 Page: 7

CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U . S . Environmental Protection Agency ( â EPA â ) , the California Air Resources Board ( â CARB â ) and Tecumseh Products Co . are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new utility or lawn and garden equipment engine . In California , new 1995 and later utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be de - signed , built and equipped to meet the Stateâs stringent anti - smog standards . In other states , new 1997 and later model year engines must be designed , built and equipped , at the time of sale , to meet the U.S . EPA regulations for small non - road engines . Tecumseh Products Co . will warrant the emission control system on your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below , provided there has been no abuse , neglect , unapproved modification , or improper maintenance of your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine . Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor , ignition system and exhaust system . Also included may be the compression release system and other emission - related assemblies . Where a warrantable condition exists , Tecumseh Products Co . will repair your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you for diagnosis , parts and labor . MANUFACTURERâS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn and garden equipment engines are warranted for two years as hereinafter noted . In other states , 1997 and later model year engines are also warranted for two years . If , during such warranty period , any emission - related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship , the part will be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Products Co . OWNERâS WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the utility or lawn and garden equipment engine owner , you are responsible for the performance of the required mainte - nance listed in your Ownerâs Manual , but Tecumseh Products Co . will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance . As the utility or lawn and garden equipment engine owner , you should , however , be aware that Tecumseh Products Co . may deny you warranty coverage if your utility or lawn and garden equipment or a part thereof has failed due to abuse , neglect , improper maintenance or unapproved modifications . You are responsible for presenting your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet ( any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer , Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Ware - house Distributor ) as soon as a problem exists . The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time , not to exceed 30 days . Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by contacting Tecumseh Products Co . , c / o Service Manager , Engine and Transmission Group Service Division , 900 North Street , Grafton , WI 53024 - 1499 . Telephone 1 - 414 - 377 - 2700 , or see your local telephone yellow pages under â Engines , Gasoline â for the name , address and telephone number of a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet near you . IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations under the Emission Control System Warranty ( â ECS Warranty â ) which is provided to you by Tecumseh Products Co . pursuant to California law . Tecumseh Products Co . also provides to original purchasers of new Tecumseh Products Co . engines . The Tecumseh Products Co . Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engine and Electronic Ignition Modules ( â Tecumseh Products Co . Warranty â ) which is enclosed with all new Tecumseh Products Co . engines on a separate sheet . The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new engine . To the extent that there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Products Co . Warranty , the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any circumstances in which the Tecumseh Products Co . Warranty may provide a longer warranty period . Both the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Products Co . Warranty describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new engine . Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Products Co . Authorized Service Outlet , or by Tecumseh Products Co . at its factory in Grafton , WI . At the time of requesting warranty service , evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser . The purchaser shall pay any charges for making service calls and / or for transporting the products to and from the place where the inspection and / or warranty work is performed . The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine or any part ( s ) thereof submitted for inspection and / or warranty work . If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities , you should contact Tecumseh Products Co . at 1 - 414 - 377 - 2700 . 181 - 807 - 14 Page 7 Page: 8

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ( â ECS Warranty â ) for 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn and garden equipment engines ( for other states , 1997 and later model year engines ) : A.APPLICABILITY : This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn and garden equipment engines ( for other states , 1997 and later model year engines ) . The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original , end - use purchaser , and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter . B.GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE : Tecumseh Products Co . warrants to the original , end - use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its utility and lawn and garden equipment engines is : 1 . Designed , built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2 , Part 5 , Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code , and 2 . Free from defects in materials and workmanship which , at any time during the ECS Warranty Period , will cause a warranted emissions - related part to fail to be identical in all material respects to the part as described in the engine manufacturerâs applica - tion for certification . C . The ECS Warranty only pertains to emissions - related parts on your engine , as follows : 1 . Any warranted , emissions - related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Ownerâs Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period . If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period , it shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Products Co . according to Subsection 4 below . Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS Warranty Period . 2 . Any warranted , emissions - related part which is scheduled only for regular inspection as specified in the Ownerâs Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period . A statement in such written instructions to the effect of â repair or replace as necessary â , shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period . Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period . 3 . Any warranted , emissions - related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Ownerâs Manual , shall be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part . If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement , the part shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Products Co . according to Subsection 4 below . Any such emissions - related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty , shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions - related part . 4 . Repair or replacement of any warranted , emissions - related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet . 5 . The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS Warranty is in fact defective , provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet . 6 . Tecumseh Products Co . shall be liable for damages to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission - related part covered by the ECS Warranty . 7 . Throughout the ECS Warranty Period , Tecumseh Products Co . shall maintain a supply of warranted emission - related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such emission - related parts . 8 . Any Tecumseh Products Co . authorized and approved emission - related replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will be provided without charge to the owner . Such use shall not reduce Tecumseh Products Co . ECS Warranty obligations . 9 . Unapproved add - on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a Tecumseh Products Co . engine . Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim . Tecumseh Products Co . shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Products Co . engine caused by the use of such an unap - proved add - on or modified part . EMISSION - RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING : 1 . Carburetor Assembly and its Internal Components 4 . Catalytic Muffler ( if so equipped ) a ) Fuel filter a ) Muffler gasket ( if so equipped ) b ) Carburetor gaskets b ) Exhaust manifold ( if so equipped ) c ) Intake pipe 5 . Crankcase Breather Assembly and its Components 2 . Air Cleaner Assembly a ) Breather connection tube a ) Air filter element 3 . Ignition System , including : a ) Spark plug b ) Ignition module c ) Flywheel assembly 7.22.97 EPA / CARB 181 - 807 - 14 Page 8